Classic Inca Trail – 4 Days of History, Challenge, and Inca Glory
About the tour
4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS
BILINGUAL CERTIFICATE GUIDE
TICKETS
INCLUDES ALL TRANSPORTATION
Itinerary
- Peru’s most iconic adventure begins. After picking you up at your hotel in Cusco, we’ll travel to Kilometer 82, the starting point of the legendary Inca Trail.
- The trail winds its way up through Andean ravines and ancient archaeological sites such as Llactapata, surrounded by cloud-capped mountains.
- When you arrive at the Ayapata camp (3,300 m), the cooks will welcome you with a hot dinner under a star-filled sky.
- Maximum altitude: 3,300 m
- Hike: 6–7 hours | Difficulty: Moderate
- Includes: Lunch and dinner
- The most challenging part of the trip. You’ll climb to the legendary Abra Warmiwañusca (4,215 m), the highest point on the Inca Trail.
- From there, the views of the valley are breathtaking. The descent then takes you to the Pacaymayu camp for lunch, and you’ll continue on to Chaquicocha, where the Andean silence accompanies your dinner and rest.
- Maximum altitude: 4,215 m.
- Hike: 8–9 hours | Difficulty: High.
- Includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Time of day: Listen to the wind in the mountain pass and understand why the Incas called it “the gateway to heaven.”
- The path levels out. Amid orchids and cloud forests, you’ll visit the Sayacmarca archaeological site, perched on a cliff.
- In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at the Wiñayhuayna camp (3,650 m), where you can explore its Inca terraces and say goodbye to the porters.
- Maximum elevation: 3,650 m.
- Hike: 4–5 hours | Difficulty: Moderate.
- Includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Did you know that… “Wiñayhuayna” means “forever young, ” a name that captures the immortal spirit of the Andes.
INCLUDES
- Informational meeting with the guide one day before departure
- Transfer from Cusco to Km 82 (start of the Inca Trail)
Admission to the Traditional Inca Trail and Machu Picchu - 3 nights of camping with all equipment included (tents, tables, chairs, sleeping pads)
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and 3 afternoon teas
- Bilingual professional guide and support staff (porters and cooks)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo Tourist Voyager Train
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- First-aid kit and emergency oxygen
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Personal backpack and walking sticks
- Voluntary tips
- Drinks or meals not listed.
- Hotels
- Bring your original passport, hiking boots, a rain poncho, and sunscreen.
- Light clothing for the day and a coat for the evening.
- Don't forget insect repellent, a camera, and cash in soles for personal expenses.
Classic Inca Trail – 4 Days of History, Challenge, and Inca Glory
Embark on Peru’s most iconic adventure by trekking the legendary Classic Inca Trail. Over the course of 4 days, you’ll hike through sacred mountains, hidden archaeological sites, and breathtaking Andean landscapes, until you reach Machu Picchu via the majestic Sun Gate (Inti Punku).
A unique experience that combines challenge, history, and the glory of the Inca Empire.
Departures subject to availability of official permits, in group or private tours.
- Price
Group rate:US$795.00 per person
- Easy booking:
Secure your spot with a deposit of 20% of the total amount.
- Payment of the balance:
You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival by:
- Credit or debit card
- PayPal
- Cash (soles or dollars)
- Pix
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